"I think you should be good to go about now. Fact is, it'll probably be the first of many run throughs you do. As I learn more about the craft of writing (via writing conferences, craft books, etc.), I go back to my ms and apply those…"
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Diane Tarantini replied to the discussion 'Letting Your Novel's First Draft Simmer' in the group Your First Novel
Diane Tarantini replied to the discussion 'POV in Women's Fiction' in the group Your First Novel
"Hey Kathryn:
You're right. Agents/editors do prefer 3rd person. If you're not too far into your project, I'd say try to start or re-write it in 3rd. But, if you're several chapters (or more) into…"
Diane Tarantini replied to the discussion 'Weeding Your Ideas.... HELP!' in the group Your First Novel
"Hey Jodi:
I have a couple ideas for you. Go through your manuscript and after each scene, ask yourself, "Does this advance the plot and/or give necessary backstory or character development?" If the answer is no, throw it…"
Diane Tarantini replied to the discussion 'Tiptoeing to the end' in the group Your First Novel
"Stacy!!! Congrats on having WRITTEN a book. That's an accomplishment. Regardless of whether it gets published or not, it represents a TON of time and commitment on your behalf. Almost done with book #2? You're…"
Diane Tarantini left a comment for Member News
"My post, "Killing Her Softly," was featured on Blogher yesterday. Pioneer Woman and friends tweeted about it last night and I am coming up on 10,000 views in 24 hours! (I recommend you have tissues close by). …"
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"My blogpost, "Write Now," was chosen for syndication on the homepage of www.blogher.com. ; It's about the first writing conference I ever attended. "
Julie Jeffs left a comment for Diane Tarantini
"Diane,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a…"
Diane Tarantini commented on the group 'Your First Novel'
"Hey Girls: I can't believe there's not more of us in this group. Did it just start? Ughh:( I got another rejection email from an agent today. He said only historical romances are selling these days, but I…"
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"Howdy! Are we all the latest newbies? Glad to be here. Have to spend some time looking around:)"
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- Who I am:
- Greetings and Salutations:
My name is Diane Tarantini. I am wife, mother of three, freelance writer, and creative spirit. I blog at www.caughtbutterflies.blogspot.com. My Twitter handle is writingdianet.
I'm working hard on the craft of writing. I think my efforst are bearing some fruit as last year I won four writing awards--humor, inspirational, people's choice, and book length prose--at the West Virginia Writers conference.
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I am currently seeking representation for my (inspirational fiction) manuscript, Confessions of a Life Half Lived.
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- In addition to putting out a weekly blogpost, I am a freelance writer with West Virginia Writers, Inc.. I also have written for our local newspaper, the Dominion Post (Morgantown, WV).
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- n/a
- Services I offer to other writers:
- Not at this time, but possibly in the future. I enjoy editing and encouraging new writers.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Still looking for the perfect critique group. I have attended a few in my area.
- My professional associations:
- member of West Virginia Writers, Inc.
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- At 5:47am on March 5, 2011,
Julie Jeffs said… - Diane,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
- At 7:04pm on February 25, 2011,
Julia Barry said… 
Hi Diane,
So glad you are here, and welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Warm best,
Julia Barry
Social Community Manager @ She Writes
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